Hello there ππ
We have here in Romania what I call it a perfect day in Autumn: sunny, bright sky, colorful landscape, the wind blows slowly, definitely feeling that Sun is still warm βοΈππ.
I love spending time outside these days, and this is what we actually did in the last couple of weeks. But more on this, I will tell you about it other time. (We didnt have what I would consider a good September because Caleb wasnt feeling well and thhat kind of messed us up.)
Anyways, if you need some ideas to work at home with your kids and create fun and colorful Fall Art, I have some!And maybe they're useful for you too.
Autumn Tree
In general, when I'm thinking what to work with my son, I usually think of these three: theme, mood and method.
So right here, Caleb was in mood to work with his art droppers; and because it was Fall, I thought to make this activity one that can be framed as a Fall themed activity.
Also, I promised him to use these lovely cotton balls a few days prior to this day and when he said he wants to use his droppers, I didnt have other idea than matching the droppers with the cotton white balls.
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And so, our Autumn Tree was born. Very colorful and so fun to do it!
Caleb was all over the moon because it was a long time since he used the droppers to create something!
I love it when kids find again the joy and enthusiasm to play with old toys/resources they used to like before.
(talking about this, now when I'm sorting and cleaning our old baby toys, Caleb grabbed some and played with them for a bit! and it felt so cute and yet, so strange, to see him playing with toys and puzzles he used to enjoy at one or two yrs old. It's kind of a weird feeling mixed with a lot of emotions, but mosyly nostalgia)
In case you wonder what's in the tiny glass jars, we used water mixed with food coloring. The whole idea is to create a beautiful Tree in Autumn, when its leaves are perfectly colored in red, yellow, orange or brown.
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Little Colorful Fall Pumpkins
This activity is the same as first one.
I just replaced the cotton balls with cotton diskettes, those make up removers.
We dont celebrate Halloween but I thought to talk about the pumpkins which are symbols for Halloween. In the end, it's a cultural thing and kids need to know things so they can choose theirself.
The droppers help with fine motor skills,dexterity and hand eye coordination. Plus, imagination and creativity skills.
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Funny Cones Shaking
This one was really fun, even for me.
Shaking those colorful cones was a bit engaging because you need to be careful not to shake it too hard so they dont fall of the box.
We wanted to create colorful paper to use it for our handamde cards as a background.
You need one box, white paper, a few cones and acrylic paint.
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You could insert the cones directly in the paint container or use a paint palette, as we did. I think you can control better the paint quantity this way and not use too much of a color.
Playdough Fall Tree
We went outsife and picked up a tree branch wich later we decorated with playdough leaves.
Again, fine motor skills were at work and also I loved this one because we used a nature element. And we remembered how beautiful we can use the resources we have available to create little things and even toys.
The Little Playdough Tree was kept for more than 1 mounth, next to our Aloe Vera Plant.
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The Little Playdough Tree was kept for more than 1 mounth, next to our Aloe Vera Plant.
I hope these activities to be useful for you and maybe give you some inspiration for the time when you and kids are in mood for some Art and Crafts. βοΈπ
Have a lovely day,
Missdeli
Nice to see you @missdeli! It's been a while...
I'm sorry that Caleb had health problems, children are so exposed to all kinds of trials. I guess everything is fine now.
Many ideas for children and I think I will also teach my granddaughter to make trees from branches and leaves and fruits from plasticine.
I think the cotton balls would be very suitable for a winter arrangement.
I really liked the painted cones and the paper on which the cones were and which was painted from them. I think that sheet of paper is a real modern non-figurative painting. I would put it on a wall!
'm really glad you came back here and I hope you'll do this again, as long as it's still possible and you're not yet totally dedicated to other responsibilities.
Hey! Its nice even for me to write it. I missed it very much. And I'm truly finding the time and energy to stay connected and post much often.
Yes, Caleb is better now but I still dont understand and I get frustrated that he's so low with immunnity.
I'm really really happy if you enjoyed these ideas and if you can use some with your little grand daughter, then its just perfect!
I hope u are well. I am π
Hive is addictive.
I regret that I can't write with the cadence of a few years ago, but I have the desire to do so. I'm afraid you have no way of understanding medical problems that can probably be understood after a thorough checkup. I suspect you're talking to specialists. I have a seven-year-old nephew who's always got a cold. He probably has low immunity, too. I don't know why we think the problem will solve itself in time.
I'm so glad you are well and in good spirits.
Most immunity problems the type of what kids have, are used to get better in time because thats how we are. The older we get and come in contact with all kind of virusis, we have better immunity.
But genetics also have a role maybe. Me and my husband weren't sick kids. I mean, neither Caleb. He just have immunity problems and he's like a magnet attracting the virusis on him. :))
But, I am confident things will be better. He's not even 6. So there's still time.
Yes, I am well in good spirits, You can say that. I'm actually good. Hope you are too:)
Thanks for the explanation. I'm glad you are confident that things will work out as your boy grows (and goes to school). As far as I understand, Caleb has not been in kindergarten, in a collective of children, where a great exchange of viruses and germs and immunity grows naturally. It's great that you're okay, wish you keep it that way. I'm trying, but it's getting harder.
\Enjoy this beautiful fall!
Well, he's been to kindergarden but not regularly. Here and then sometimes.
It's even hard for us sometimes to keep up with health, so I get it. These days, we tend to be more and more sick, earlier in life and that's catasthrophic I think.
I do enjoy the Fall, but there aren't much to do now. I am preparing for what comes next, haha.
Yes, of course.
I like fall because there's not much for us city folk to do.
I wish you all the best for what's ahead, good health to all!
Fun and creative, just like most of your Home Edders tutorials :) Happy Autumn!
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Thanks so much!
Happy Autumn for you too! ππ
I like the activities you have shown. It will really increase the activity and creativity of the children and make them skilled in various tasks and teach them to do their own work. Arts and crafts help children harness their brain power and learn to discover new things.
I'm so glad you like them! Maybe you can try something similar sometimes.